Diandra Interviews Queeva: Love Yourself Enough To Show Off
From Audrey Mika to, now, Queeva, I’m convinces that someone put barrels of self-love in our water systems throughout this pandemic. Yes, it has been a rough year or so, but something about watching the world combust made everyone reanalyze how and if they were calm. It is as if seeing how the world hates made us all re-analyze if we love ourselves. I say this because so much upcoming music is going to be about self-love and independence, of which the expected surge for new, authentic artists will most definitely include Queeva. In our interview we discuss how her new music reflects loving yourself before you let anyone else love you.
Diandra: What impresses you about another person?
Queeva: I think that someone who is able to just be themselves and stay true to who they are is impressive to me. In today’s world, it can be hard to not be a follower, so I’d say being independent.
Diandra: What are the things you do for yourself to make sure you know you’re important vs what a partner can do to show you you’re important?
Queeva: I enjoy doing things that I like or taking some time for myself to remind myself I’m important. I think that other people can just be a person that I can always turn to no matter what because that is important.
Diandra: To you, in songwriting, every word matters. Who are the songwriters that you feel make every word count in their songs?
Queeva: Thomas Rhett is one of my favorite artists, and I think he does care about every word in his songs because he writes great music.
Diandra: Basing your songs on experience, what is one experience of yours you want to put into a song, and what kind of song/ genre would that experience translate to?
Queeva: Since I am 17, I think that if I make it to where I want to be in the future, it would be cool to write a song about how I got there or just looking back on my past. It would definitely be in the country-pop genre, and I would want it to be something that people can relate to.
Diandra: You have said guys and girls can feel pressure to be like everyone else: kind of losing their uniqueness. What do you feel causes that pressure? Where does it manifest from?
Queeva: I think social media is what causes people, including myself, to be pressured into being someone they aren’t. Seeing posts on social media every day and seeing other people live their lives so perfectly can make us feel like we have to do the same thing. I just try to remind myself that I don’t need to change myself because everyone is different.
Diandra: Being you is always important. If you could express who you are like a recipe, how would you do so?
Queeva: I am-
2 cups happy
2 cups loyal
Half a cup of optimism
A pinch of overthinking
Diandra: One of six kids in an Irish home, what are your favorite childhood memories, particularly of family and music?
Queeva: Growing up, I would always listen to country music with my dad in his truck, and that will always be one of my favorite memories. We both knew all the words, and we loved to listen to Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash. I also loved being in Ireland and listening to the music there and singing for family and friends.
Diandra: If you could do a break-up song in Gaelic, what would be one lyric you would definitely use?
Queeva: ”Ní dhéanfaidh mé dearmad ort go brách.” which means, I will never forget you.
Diandra: You like to empower through your songs. What is the most empowering advice you have ever received and by who?
Queeva: I remember both of my parents telling me that I always need to believe in myself, no matter who tells you otherwise. This advice is very important to me because the music industry is a tough industry to be in, and it can be hard to keep your head up when you face struggles along the way. I have learned to believe in myself, no matter what I overcome along the way.
Diandra: You are a country music star based from and raised in Chicago. What about Chicago inspired your style and love for country music?
Queeva: Country music isn’t really popular in Chicago, but I would say that just growing up here has influenced my songwriting because of my experiences of living here. Since I also listen to pop and rap, that has influenced my style compared to being a full-on country singer.
Diandra: If you were a Dolly Parton song, which would you be and why?
Queeva: I would say “Coat of Many Colors,” because not only is it my favorite song of hers, but it talks about having something that other people don’t see much value in. This reminds me of my younger self becoming an artist and how some people thought I just had a silly dream. I am proud of how far I have come 🙂
Diandra: What movie, book, or tv show do you feel would be a great concept album and why?
Queeva: I feel like The Vampire Diaries would have an interesting concept album because that show has a lot of mixed emotions and action, so I think it could be cool.
Diandra: Which of your songs do you feel would be a great movie premise? How, why, and who would you cast?
Queeva: I think my current single “Show Off” would be a great movie premise because I think it could have a cool story line. It could be about a guy who has a big ego and always tries to show off to impress a girl he likes, but throughout the movie the girl helps him become more of himself. I think I would cast Tom Holland as the male actor and Emma Watson as the actress. It would be interesting to see Tom Holland playing the role of an overconfident guy.
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